Pioneer DVR-330-S compared to the most popular
Product name |
Pioneer DVR-330-S |
Sony RDR-HX710 |
Pioneer DVR-640H-S |
Pioneer DVR-520H |
Editors' ratings(How we rate) |
Excellent |
CNET Asia editor's take | CNET Asia editor's take |
Very good |
Review Summary |
This entry-level DVR packs a punch in recording quality but lacks a comprehensive set of connectivity. |
More info |
More info |
Although it lacks a programming guide like that of its TiVo-powered rivals, Pioneer's slim, beginner-friendly DVR-DVD combo boasts some thoughtful features. |
User ratings |
Spectacular (from 1 user) |
No ratings yet | No ratings yet | No ratings yet |
List price |
List price as of Jul 28, 2005:
S$599 |
List price as of Jan 16, 2006:
S$1099 |
List price as of Jul 6, 2006:
S$1049 |
List price as of Feb 22, 2005:
S$1299 |
Basic product specifications | ||||
Video recorder type |
DVD recorder | DVD + HDD recorder | DVD + HDD recorder | DVD + HDD recorder | /tr>
Recording media |
DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW | DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R, CD-RW | DVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW | DVD-R, DVD-RW | /tr>
Max recording capacity |
8.5GB | Up to 269 hours on hard drive; up to 8 hours on DVD. | 24 hours on DVD-R DL and 711 hours on hard drive | 80GB hard drive can store up to 102 hours of recording; Up to 6 hours of recording on DVD media | /tr>
Dimensions (HxWxD) |
59 x 420 x 273 mm | 75 x 430 x 328 mm | 69 x 420 x 319 mm | 420 x 59 x 339 mm | /tr>
Weight |
5 kg | 5 kg | 4.3 kg | 4.7 kg | /tr>
Video output |
S-video, Composite video, Component video | S-video, Composite video, Component video | S-video, Composite video, Component video | S-video, Composite video, Component video | /tr>
Audio features |
Comes with optical-out connector | TV Virtual Surround; DTS digital output; Dolby Digital output | Coaxial digital audio output. | WMA compatibility | /tr>
Onboard devices |
Info unavailable | Onboard FireWire port | Info unavailable | iLink connection (FireWire) | /tr>
Playback options |
JPEG; MP3 and WMA audio files recorded on CD-R/RW; VCD | HDD/DVD dubbing functions | MP3, WMA, DivX and JPEG. | Simultaneous playback and recording / chase play; CM skip and back; PhotoViewer (JPEG Playback) | /tr>
Accessories included |
Info unavailable | Universal remote control | Info unavailable | Remote control unit | /tr>
Warranty |
One-year limited warranty | One-year limited warranty | One-year limited warranty | One-year limited warranty | /tr>
See full specifications |
Pioneer DVR-330-S |
Sony RDR-HX710 |
Pioneer DVR-640H-S |
Pioneer DVR-520H |
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